Who we are

The Zionist Education Initiative (ZEI) is Nefesh B’Nefesh’s educational engine and your one-stop shop for all things Zionism. Dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity, Zionist literacy, and the living connection between Israel and the Jewish people, ZEI creates transformative learning experiences that inspire Jews of all ages to see themselves as active participants in the ongoing story of Zionism.

Our educational programs and experiences are designed for lifelong learners in Israel and North America who seek to engage with Zionism not only as an idea, but as a lived experience. Whether in the classroom, on a tour, in the field, on the land, or through meaningful volunteer opportunities, ZEI brings Zionist education to life.

our methodology

We connect past, present, and future to build confident, informed Zionist identity.

EXPERIENTIAL

Learning through engagement

EVIDENCE-BASED

Rooted in archaeology & history

TEXT-DRIVEN

Anchored in Jewish sources

VALUES-FOCUSED

Identity, peoplehood & purpose

ACTION-ORIENTED

From learning to leadership

Meet the zei educators

RABBI JOSHUA SPODEK

DIRECTOR, ZEI

DANIELLA BARTA

Ariella Fogelman

Charlotte Korchak

RABBI URI PILiCHOWSKI